Media/$9.95-er postgame analysis articles (Week 4)

[satyanash 14281]

Collecting post-game $9.95-er articles from the ULM game here:

Gerald Goodridge: No. 1 Texas dominates ULM, 51-3: Three things we learned

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The No. 1 Texas Longhorns did what elite teams do against outmatched talent — put in a dominating performance and fortunately came away healthy against the ULM Warhawks in a 51-3 win at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Texas could have been caught looking ahead to the SEC opener against Mississippi State, but looked dialed in defensively, with the offense showing what they need to work on in the interim.

Arch Manning is still a freshman quarterback

When Manning came in and was electric replacing Quinn Ewers against UTSA, there was talk of him holding onto the starting spot even after Ewers returned. He jumped up in the Heisman odds as Vegas tried to separate fools from their money and the storyline continued to stir throughout the week.

While Manning played well enough for Texas to win against ULM, there were spots where experience would have paid dividends. Both of his interceptions came on plays where he had other options, including throwing it away, but he chose instead to put the ball in peril. Even when the ball wasn’t turned over, taking low-percentage shots over check downs forced Texas into bad spots and higher-leverage situations.

Jaydon Blue is healthy for conference play

The speedy back has a lot on his shoulders as health continues to be a concern in the running back room, with Quintrevion Wisner now banged up along with the two players already out for the season. While it may have been less flashy, and fans still wait for him to break a big run, Blue looked the part of an every-down back when he was on the field.

Blue averaged just shy of five yards per carry and scored three touchdowns on his career-high 25 attempts, in addition to his one short receiving touchdown. Perhaps most importantly, Blue looks to have taken a step forward in his abilities as a pass blocker. The Longhorns will need that skill as Wisner heals and Jerrick Gibson grows into his role as an every down back for the Horns.

The defense can be disruptive

We’re two games removed from Texas struggling to pressure against Michigan on the road, the Longhorns front played a lot of its day on the other side of the ball. Texas brought down ULM quarterbacks twice, added in five more quarterback hurries, and six tackles for loss. As a team, ULM combined for 2.3 yards per carry, with the starting running backs turning in a combined 3.75 ypc.

Perhaps most importantly, Texas saw its disruption come from multiple sources. Linebacker Liona Lefau, who led the team in tackles, flashed multiple times in the backfield, while Buck end Ethan Burke chipped in with a TFL and a batted-down pass. ULM was unable to get anything going at all offensively because of the efforts, finishing with 111 yards of total offense for an average of 2.2 yards per play.

Danny Davis: Arch Manning, No. 2 Texas Longhorns beat up ULM while tuning up for SEC opener

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Arch Manning's first start at quarterback was a successful one as Texas football rolled to a 51-3 win Saturday over Louisiana-Monroe at Royal-Memorial Stadium.

Ranked first in the Associated Press poll and second in the US LBM Coaches poll, Texas is now 4-0. Next up is a home game against Mississippi State (1-3) and the Longhorns' first conference contest as a member of the SEC.

Saturday marked a personal milestone for Manning, the redshirt freshman who started for the first time while filling in for an injured Quinn Ewers. On the game's first drive, Manning was pressured into a throw into coverage that was intercepted by ULM defensive back Carl Fauntroy. It was the first interception thrown on the college level by Manning. But if the 102,850 fans at Royal-Memorial Stadium were starting to sweat after that interception, it was likely due to it being a 95-degree evening in Austin.

Manning directed touchdown drives on UT's other three possessions in the first quarter. He ended the opening frame with 138 yards and two touchdowns on 8-of-12 passing. His 56-yard bomb to Isaiah Bond also set up a short touchdown run by Jaydon Blue.  Texas extended its lead to 28-3 by halftime. The Warhawks (2-1) never got any closer than 25 points in the second half. Manning finished Saturday's game with 258 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 15 of his 29 passes. He was replaced by true freshman Trey Owens in the fourth quarter.

Texas also got 124 rushing yards and four offensive touchdowns from Blue, a junior running back who was sidelined during last week's 56-7 win over UTSA by an ailing ankle. Blue logged a career-high 25 carries.

Defensively, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. became just the second UT player since 2020 to record a sack and an interception during the same game. Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins blocked a field goal attempt on the final play of the first half, and ULM running back Ozarrio Smith was stuffed in the end zone for a third-quarter safety. Texas allowed just 22 points in nonconference play. Meanwhile, the UT offense scored 190.

 

[Doc Daneeka 6769]

9 hours ago, satyanash said:

We’re two games removed from Texas struggling to pressure against Michigan on the road,

 

[cmontexas 3253]

Our sophomore lbs are total studs

[TwiceHorn 31283]

Are we not doing Scipio anymore?  Is Scipio not doing Scipio anymore?

[Not a cat 5620]

6 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

Are we not doing Scipio anymore?  Is Scipio not doing Scipio anymore?

[BurgleBro 772]

2 hours ago, Not a cat said:

Was wondering this myself